Adjunct Faculty, Fall 2024 and Spring 2025- SOHAS, Construction Management Program
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Adjunct Faculty, Fall 2024 and Spring 2025- SOHAS, Construction Management ProgramJob Description
Keene State College seeks applications for adjunct faculty to teach courses in the Construction Management Program for the Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 semesters. These are part-time, non-benefitted positions.
Keene State College’s Construction Management Program, part of the Department of Safety and Occupational Health Applied Sciences (SOHAS), combines the expertise of the SOHAS, Business Management, and Architecture programs. Launched in Fall 2020, it quickly became the college’s fastest-growing program, expanding from 3 students in 2020 to nearly 90 today. The program focuses on the development of professional knowledge, critical thinking and problem solving as these elements relate to Keene State College’s college wide learning outcomes.
Course Descriptions:
SAFE 205 Construction Methods- Fall 2024, MW 12-1:45pm and Spring 2025, MW 2pm-3:45pm, TTH 12-1:45pm
This course provides a basic understanding of construction methods, processes, equipment and project management tools. It explores their use and impact on risk management in construction.
CMGT 300 Construction Management- Fall 2024, MW 10am11:45am and TTH 2pm-3:45pm
Introductory course exploring Construction Management as a major or career. Focus on understanding the construction managers role and fundamentals of construction management responsibilities and processes from concept through completion. Topics include surveying, reading construction documents, cost estimating, project scheduling and OSHA standards as fundamental aspects of effective construction project management.
CMGT 400 Construction Management II - Spring 2025, MW 10am-11:45am
This course builds on the principles and practices of construction management covered in Construction Management I. Topics include sustainable construction practices, financial accounting, cost analysis and cost control for construction projects; construction law and legal issues; and professional ethics of construction managers.
Our students come from diverse socio-economic and educational backgrounds, with a high percentage of first-generation college students. By the time Keene State College students complete their undergraduate experience they develop critical thinking, creative inquiry, intercultural competence, civic engagement, and commitments to well-being and to sustainability that will serve them as active citizens and lifelong learners. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who will support the College’s ongoing efforts to help students become responsible global citizens.
At Keene State College, we share a commitment to diversity, equity, and multiculturalism as key elements of academic excellence. We seek faculty with a desire to provide support, mentorship, and direction to prepare students to work within diverse communities. One of our aspirations is to develop social change agents with the knowledge, skills, and experience to compassionately engage with their future employers, peers and those they serve from diverse backgrounds.
Keene State College’s Construction Management Program, part of the Department of Safety and Occupational Health Applied Sciences (SOHAS), combines the expertise of the SOHAS, Business Management, and Architecture programs. Launched in Fall 2020, it quickly became the college’s fastest-growing program, expanding from 3 students in 2020 to nearly 90 today. The program focuses on the development of professional knowledge, critical thinking and problem solving as these elements relate to Keene State College’s college wide learning outcomes.
Course Descriptions:
SAFE 205 Construction Methods- Fall 2024, MW 12-1:45pm and Spring 2025, MW 2pm-3:45pm, TTH 12-1:45pm
This course provides a basic understanding of construction methods, processes, equipment and project management tools. It explores their use and impact on risk management in construction.
CMGT 300 Construction Management- Fall 2024, MW 10am11:45am and TTH 2pm-3:45pm
Introductory course exploring Construction Management as a major or career. Focus on understanding the construction managers role and fundamentals of construction management responsibilities and processes from concept through completion. Topics include surveying, reading construction documents, cost estimating, project scheduling and OSHA standards as fundamental aspects of effective construction project management.
CMGT 400 Construction Management II - Spring 2025, MW 10am-11:45am
This course builds on the principles and practices of construction management covered in Construction Management I. Topics include sustainable construction practices, financial accounting, cost analysis and cost control for construction projects; construction law and legal issues; and professional ethics of construction managers.
Our students come from diverse socio-economic and educational backgrounds, with a high percentage of first-generation college students. By the time Keene State College students complete their undergraduate experience they develop critical thinking, creative inquiry, intercultural competence, civic engagement, and commitments to well-being and to sustainability that will serve them as active citizens and lifelong learners. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who will support the College’s ongoing efforts to help students become responsible global citizens.
At Keene State College, we share a commitment to diversity, equity, and multiculturalism as key elements of academic excellence. We seek faculty with a desire to provide support, mentorship, and direction to prepare students to work within diverse communities. One of our aspirations is to develop social change agents with the knowledge, skills, and experience to compassionately engage with their future employers, peers and those they serve from diverse backgrounds.
Campus Location
KeeneRequired Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or a related field
- At least 3 years of professional, applied experience outside of academia, demonstrating effective application of construction management principles in practical settings.
- Demonstrated expertise in key areas such as Estimating, Plan Reading/Building Information Modeling (BIM), Commercial Construction, Scheduling.
Preferred Qualifications
- Preference may be given to candidates with teaching experience and who possess board certified designations and to those that maintain their status as an engineer.
- Additionally, the College has identified desirable qualifications that support our commitment to creating and maintaining a diverse campus community including the ability to speak a second language or to bring a multicultural perspective to the campus.
Posting Number
AFP0344FY25Open Date
07/11/2024Open Until Filled
YesAdditional Job Information
Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online:
- Letter of application, please indicate interest in which course(s) based on knowledge, skill sets and experience
- Curriculum Vitae
- Contact information for three references
Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled or otherwise closed at the college’s discretion.
EEO Statement
The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.
Institution Information
Keene State College is located in the scenic Monadnock region of Southwest New Hampshire and is an affiliate of the University System of New Hampshire. Located approximately 2 hours from Boston or Hartford CT, and 4 hours from New York City, the region contains many opportunities to enjoy outdoor recreation, cultural events, and a strong sense of community. To learn more about Keene State College, the University System of New Hampshire, and the Keene community, please visit: https://www.keene.edu, https://www.usnh.edu/ or https://www.ci.keene.nh.us
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